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Contents

1. Changing Flash PROM Jumpers 1-1

Introduction 1-1

Changing Flash PROM Jumpers 1-2

Changing Jumper or Keyswitch Settings 1-2Flash PROM Jumper Locations and Settings 1-6

Flash PROM Jumper Locations 1-6

Flash PROM Jumper Settings 1-17

2. Updating the Flash PROM Using Utility Version 2.0 or Later 2-1

Updating the Flash PROM 2-1

Before You Begin 2-1

What to Do 2-2

Error Messages 2-9

Example 1Write-Protect/Write-Enable Jumper Message on System WithNo Front Panel Keyswitch 2-9

Example 2Write-Protect/Write-Enable Jumper Message on System WithFront Panel Keyswitch 2-10

Example 3NVRAM Configuration Variable 2-10

Example 4Flash PROM Sectors Protected 2-11

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iv Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations and Workgroup Servers October 2003

3. Setting Up a Flash PROM Boot Server 3-1

Using Volume Manager to Install Flash PROM Packages 3-1

Checking Volume Manager Status 3-2Installing Packages With Volume Manager 3-2

Installing Packages Without Volume Manager 3-3

Booting the Utility From the Server 3-4

Booting the Utility as a Client 3-4

Booting the Utility as a Server 3-4

Package Names and Contents 3-5

A. Power Interruption During Updating A-1

Power Interruption Recovery Scenarios A-1

Scenario 1System Recovers After Power Restoration A-1Scenario 2System Does Not Recover After Power Restoration A-2

B. Updating the Flash PROM Using Utility Versions Earlier Than 2.0 B-1

Updating the Flash PROM B-1

Updating the Flash PROM B-1

Error Messages B-8

Example 1Write-Protect/Write-Enable Jumper B-8

Example 2NVRAM Configuration Variable B-9
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1-1

CHAPTER 1

Changing Flash PROM Jumpers

This document accompanies the standalone CD-ROM containing the new firmwarecode for updating your systems flash PROM. This document is intended for:

s Network administratorss System administratorss Network and system service providerss Advanced system users

This chapter describes the procedure for manually changing flash PROM jumpersettings (or front panel keyswitch settings) in your system.

Note The procedures in this document apply to the so-called Standalone FlashPROM Utility. This utility is what you typically use to perform a firmware updatefrom CD-ROM or a downloaded image. These procedures do not apply to the flashPROM utility that is bundled with the Solaris operating environment.

IntroductionSun Ultra, Sun Enterprise, Ultra Enterprise, Sun Blade, Sun Fire, and SunNetra systems that conform to the Sun4U architecture use flash programmableread-only memory (PROM). Flash PROMs enable you to:

s Reprogram specific code blockss Remotely reprogram the PROM chip over a local area network (LAN)

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1-2 Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations and Workgroup Servers October 2003

Changing Flash PROM JumpersThe Sun Ultra, Sun Enterprise, Ultra Enterprise, Sun Blade, Sun Fire, and Sun Netrasystems are equipped with flash PROM jumpers. These flash PROM jumpers areusually located on the motherboard, though this varies from system to system. These

jumpers enable you to:

s Select or deselect the flash PROMs Enable or disable updating of the flash PROMs

Select the location of the flash PROM code for system booting

Changing Jumper or Keyswitch SettingsBefore updating the flash PROM, use this procedure to change the write-protect/write-enable jumper or keyswitch setting.

TABLE 1-1 Sun4U Architecture Jumper and Keyswitch Settings

Server/Workstation

Write-Protect/

Write-Enable

Front Panel

Keyswitch? Jumper Reference

Sun Enterprise 250 Write-enable Yes J2704 page 1-18

Ultra Enterprise

450

Write-enable Yes J3103 page 1-18

Sun Blade 1000 Write-enable No J2103 page 1-20

Sun Fire V210 Write-protect No JP11 page 1-19

Sun Fire V240 Write-protect Yes JP11 page 1-19

Sun Netra 240 Write-protect Yes JP11 page 1-19

Sun Fire 280R Write-enable Yes J2103 page 1-20

Sun Netra T4 Write-enable Yes J2103 page 1-20

Sun Fire V440 Write-enable Yes J4205 page 1-19



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Chapter 1 Changing Flash PROM Jumpers 1-3

1. Halt the system by typing init 0 at the superuser prompt.

2. Power off the system.

Caution Use proper grounding procedures, such as wearing an antistatic wriststrap to avoid electrostatically damaging system components.

3. If necessary, remove the system cover from the Sun Enterprise 250, UltraEnterprise 450, Sun Fire V240, Sun Netra 240, Sun Fire 280R, Sun Netra T4, SunFire V440, Sun Fire V480, or Sun Fire V880 system (see the following note).

Note Sun Enterprise 250, Ultra Enterprise 450, Sun Fire V240, Sun Netra 240, SunFire 280R, Sun Netra T4, Sun Fire V440, Sun Fire V480 or Sun Fire V880 servers: Thedefault position for the write-protect/write-enable jumper on the motherboard iswrite-enable. Therefore, unless you have reset the jumper to the write-protectposition at an earlier time, it is not necessary to remove the system cover beforeupdating the flash PROM. Instead, set the front panel keyswitch to Power-On ( )and continue with the procedure in Chapter 2.

Note Sun Blade 1000 and Sun Fire V210: The default position for the write-protect/write-enable jumper on the motherboard is in the write-enable position.Therefore, unless you reset the jumper to the write-protect position at an earliertime, it is not necessary to remove the access panel before updating the flash PROM.

4. Locate the flash PROM jumpers on the motherboard or system board in your

system.

Refer to the table below to find the appropriate diagram for your system.

Fo r T his System or Systems... Refer ence

Sun Ultra 1 or Ultra 1 Creator FIGURE 1-2 on page 1-6

Sun Ultra 2 FIGURE 1-3 on page 1-7

Sun Ultra 5 or Ultra 10 FIGURE 1-4 on page 1-7




Sun Enterprise 220R FIGURE 1-6 on page 1-9

Sun Enterprise 250 FIGURE 1-8 on page 1-10Sun Enterprise 420R FIGURE 1-7 on page 1-9

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5. Compare your systems existing jumper settings with the settings and functionsdescribed in TABLE 1-2 on page 1-17.

6. If an installed plug-in card in your system covers the flash PROM jumpers,remove the card from the system before changing the desired jumpers.

Refer to your systems service or reference manual for instructions.

7. Use a pair of small needlenose pliers to move the jumper to the desired pins.

For systemss covered in this guide, you set the write-protect/write-enable jumper towrite-enable by moving the jumper to pins 2 and 3 (see FIGURE 1-1).

FIGURE 1-1 Setting the Write-Protect/Write-Enable Jumper to the Write-Enable Position

Ultra Enterprise 450 FIGURE 1-9 on page 1-10

Sun Blade 100 FIGURE 1-10 on page 1-11Sun Blade 1000 FIGURE 1-11 on page 1-12

Sun Fire V210 FIGURE 1-12 on page 1-13


Sun Netra 240 FIGURE 1-12 on page 1-13

Sun Fire 280R FIGURE 1-11 on page 1-12

Sun Netra T4 FIGURE 1-11 on page 1-12




For This System or Sy stems... Referenc e

1 2 3 1 3

Write-protected

Write-enabled

2

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Note Sun Fire V210, Sun Fire V240, and Sun Netra 240 servers use a two pinjumper. When the jumper is fitted, it is in the write-protected position. When thejumper is not fitted, it is in the write-enabled position.

Note When you are finished updating the flash PROM, return the flash PROMwrite-protect/write-enable jumper to the write-protect position to ensure systemsecurity. If your system is a Sun Enterprise 250, Ultra Enterprise 450, Sun Fire V240,Sun Netra 240, Sun Fire 280R, Sun Fire V440, Sun Fire V480, or Sun Fire V880, do notchange the jumper; instead, return the front panel keyswitch to the Locked position

( ).

8. If you removed a plug-in card from the system before changing the jumper,replace the card now.

Refer to your systems service or reference manual for instructions.

9. Remove your wrist strap and if necessary, replace the system cover.

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Flash PROM Jumper Locations andSettingsThis section provides figures that illustrate the locations of flash PROM jumpers anda table that describes the settings for those jumpers on various Sun systems.

Flash PROM Jumper LocationsThe following figures depict the locations of flash PROM jumpers on various Sunsystems.

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Ultra 1/Ultra 1 Creator Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Write-protect/write-enablejumper J2003

Back panel

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FIGURE 1-3 Sun Ultra 2 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

FIGURE 1-4 Sun Ultra 5/Ultra 10 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Back panelWrite-protect/write-enablejumper J2003

Back

panel

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper JP2

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FIGURE 1-5 Sun Ultra 30 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Back

panelWrite-protect/write-enablejumper J2703

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FIGURE 1-6 Sun Ultra 60/Sun Enterprise 220R Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

FIGURE 1-7 Sun Ultra 80/Sun Enterprise 420R Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Back

panel

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J2703

**

* *

*

Backpanel

*

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J3001

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FIGURE 1-8 Sun Enterprise 250 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

FIGURE 1-9 Ultra Enterprise 450 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Back

panel

J2804

J

2704

J2604 J2605

J2702

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J2704

J3304

J3103J3102

J2701

J5501

J3303

Back

panel

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J3103

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FIGURE 1-10 Sun Blade 100 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

NVRAM/TOD

J22JP1

Battery

3 2 1 0

U5 U4 U3 U2

CPU

JP5

JP3

JTAG

J18 J17 J19

J20 J30

J9

J37

Audio

DIMMs

JP2

Write-protect/

write-enablejumper JP2

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FIGURE 1-11 Sun Blade 1000/Sun Fire 280R/Sun Netra T4Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J2103

Select

jumper

J2104

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FIGURE 1-12 Sun Fire V210/V240/Sun Netra 240 Flash PROM Jumper Location onMotherboard

Boot controljumper JP13

Write-protectjumper JP11

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FIGURE 1-13 Sun Fire V440 Flash PROM Jumper Location on Motherboard

Write-protect/

write-enablejumper J4205

Boot control

jumper J4207

Back

panel

Pin 1

Pin 1

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FIGURE 1-14 Sun Fire V480 Flash PROM Jumper Location on the PCI Riser Board

Write-protect/write-enable

jumper J1104

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FIGURE 1-15 Sun Fire V880 Flash PROM Jumper Location on the System I/O Board

Write-protect/

write-enable

jumper J3003

High-half booting

jumper J3002

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Flash PROM Jumper SettingsTABLE 1-2 describes the flash PROM jumper settings for various Sun systems.

TABLE 1-2 Flash PROM Jumper Settings for Various Sun Systems

System(s) Jumper Name Pins 1 + 2 Select Pins 2 + 3 Select

Default Jumper

on Pins

Ultra 1, Ultra 1Creator, andUltra 2

J2003 Write-protect/write-enable

Write-protect Write-enable 1 + 2

J2204 Boot control High-halfbooting

Normal booting 2 + 3(see note below)

Do not change the position of jumper J2204 unless directed to do so by the instructions inAppendix A. The position of jumper J2204 does not need to be changed unless theprogramming sequence is interrupted.

Ultra 5 andUltra 10

JP2 Write-protect/write-enable


Ultra 30 andUltra 60/Enterprise220R





Do not change the position of jumper J2804 unless directed to do so by the instructions inAppendix A. The position of jumper J2804 does not need to be changed unless theprogramming sequence is interrupted.

Ultra 80/Enterprise420R





Do not change the position of jumper J3102 unless directed to do so by the instructions inAppendix A. The position of jumper J3102 does not need to be changed unless the

programming sequence is interrupted.

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Enterprise 250 J2704 Write-protect/write-enable

Write-protect Write-enable 2 + 3(see note*

below)


Normal booting 2 + 3(see note**

below)

*Jumper J2704 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitch

located on the front panel to write-protect the flash PROM. When the switch is set to theLocked position ( ), the flash PROM is write-protected. When the switch is set to thePower-On position ( ) or to the Diagnostics position ( ), the flash PROM is write-enabled.

**Do not change the position of jumper J2804 unless directed to do so by the instructions inAppendix A. The position of jumper J2804 does not need to be changed unless theprogramming sequence is interrupted.

UltraEnterprise 450 J3103 Write-protect/write-enable Write-protect Write-enable 2 + 3(see note*below)



below)

*Jumper J3103 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitchlocated on the front panel to write-protect the flash PROM. When the switch is set to the

Locked position ( ), the flash PROM is write-protected. When the switch is set to thePower-On position ( ) or to the Diagnostics position ( ), the flash PROM is write-enabled.


Sun Blade 100 JP2 Write-protect/

write-enable


TABLE 1-2 Flash PROM Jumper Settings for Various Sun Systems (Continued)


Default Jumper

on Pins

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Sun Fire V210/V240/Sun Netra240

JP11 Write-protect/write-enable

Write-protect n/a 1 + 2(see note*

below)

JP13 Boot control Normal booting High-halfbooting

1 + 2(see note**

below)

*Jumper JP11 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitch


**Do not change the position of jumper JP13 unless directed to do so by the instructions inAppendix A. The position of jumper JP31 does not need to be changed unless theprogramming sequence is interrupted.

Sun Fire V440 J4205 Write-protect/write-enable Write-protect Write-enable 2 + 3(see note*below)



below)

*Jumper J4205 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitchlocated on the front panel to write-protect the flash PROM. When the switch is set to the

Locked position ( ), the flash PROM is write-protected. When the switch is set to thePower-On position ( ) or to the Diagnostics position ( ), the flash PROM is write-enabled.


Sun Fire V480 J1104 Write-protect/

write-enable


(see note below)Jumper J1104 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitchlocated on the front panel to write-protect the flash PROM. When the switch is set to theLocked position ( ), the flash PROM is write-protected. When the switch is set to thePower-On position ( ) or to the Diagnostics position ( ), the flash PROM is write-enabled.



Default Jumper

on Pins

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Sun Fire 880 -System I/OBoard


Write-protect Write-enable 2 + 3(see note*

below)



below)

*Jumper J3003 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled. You use the keyswitch



Sun Blade1000/Sun Fire280R and SunNetra T4

J2103 Write-protect Write-enable 2 + 3 Flash PROMprogram enable

J2104 Select No Select 2 + 3 X or Logic Set



Default Jumper

on Pins

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CHAPTER 2

Updating the Flash PROM UsingUtility Version 2.0 or Later

This chapter explains how to update your systems firmware using Flash PROMUpdate Utility Version 2.0 or later. It also gives examples of what to do if an erroroccurs during the update process.

Updating the Flash PROMThis section explains how to update the flash PROM.

Before You BeginIf you are running a version of the Flash PROM Update utility earlier than version2.0, do not use these instructions. Refer instead to the instructions in Appendix BUpdating the Flash PROM Using Utility Versions Earlier Than 2.0. Youll find theversion number of the Flash PROM Update utility displayed in the utilitys banner.

Before you can update your systems flash PROM, you must ensure that the

appropriate jumper (or front panel keyswitch) is set to allow the PROM to bewritten. The PROM cannot be updated if write-protection is enabled. Refer toChanging Flash PROM Jumpers on page 1-2.

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What to Do1. Power on the system.

The banner screen is displayed, and the system might attempt toautoboot, depending on how the systems non-volatile RAM (NVRAM)configuration variables are set.

The banner screen identifies the system type, the amount of memory installed, theHost ID, and the Ethernet address. Note that the information displayed is differentfor every system.

2. Press Stop-A (or press the Break key if running from a terminal connected to a

serial port) to abort the autoboot sequence.

Note The Stop-A command function operates on USB keyboards and non-USBkeyboards. The reaction time for the command functions on USB keyboards mightappear slower.

3. Insert the flash PROM CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4. At the ok prompt, type boot cdrom to start the Flash PROM Update utility.

Note The boot path shown in the example above will vary depending on yoursystem and its hardware configuration.

Type help for more information

ok boot cdrom

Rebooting with command:

boot /sbus@1f,0/espdma@e,8400000/esp@e,8800000/sd@6,0:f

flash/SUNW,XXX-XXXX-latest

YourSunSystem, Keyboard PresentOpenBoot 3.0, 32 MB memory installed, Serial #54528.Ethernet address 8:0:20:1a:b3:c8, Host ID: 7200d500.

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Chapter 2 Updating the Flash PROM Using Utility Version 2.0 or Later 2-3

A hard drive or network are also possible sources of booting, depending on yoursystem configuration. See Booting the Utility From the Server on page 3-4 for moreinformation.

The initial utility banner screen is then displayed.

5. Type h to view the help screen or press Return to continue.

If you view the help screen, the following information is displayed.

Standalone Flash PROM Update Utility, Rev. 2.x

Ultra(tm) 1

Ultra(tm) 2

Ultra(tm) 5/10

Ultra(tm) 30

Ultra(tm) 60 / E220RUltra(tm) 80 / E420R

Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 250


Sun Blade(tm) 100

Sun Blade(tm) 1000

Sun Fire(tm) V210

Sun Fire(tm) V240

Sun Netra(tm) 240

Sun Fire(tm) 280RSun Netra(tm) T4

Sun Fire(tm) V440

Sun Fire(tm) V480

Sun Fire(tm)880

This utility allows you to interactively update the firmware

revisions in specific system Flash PROM components.

Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:

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6. If you viewed this help screen, press Return to continue.

7. Type h for further information or press Return to continue.


If the update completes normally then most customized values

contained in the NVRAM will be retained. The following parameters

are the exceptions;* If you are using the PROM-level security feature, you *MUST*

re-enter the security-password value after the update but

before turning the security feature back on! (Use the PROMs

password command.)

* use-nvramrc? will always be set to false (which is the

default value).

If for some reason the utility is unable to retain a customized

value other than those mentioned above, then a detailed messagewill be printed during the update, indicating the parameter name

and its post-update value. If the update process is interrupted

then it is possible that one or more of the customized values may

be lost. For this reason it is recommended that you make a paper

copy of any customized NVRAM values. You may quit out of the

program now if you need to create the list. (Use the printenv

command at the PROMs ok prompt to list all parameters.)

WARNING: If the contents of the systems CPU Flash PROM(s) have

been previously modified by methods other than the flash update

utilities released by Sun, then running this utility may render

the system useless!


Every precaution should be taken to prevent the loss of system

power during the Flash PROM programming process!


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The firmware selection menu is displayed, as shown in the example below. Themenu lists the OpenBoot PROM and POST revisions currently existing in yoursystem and the revisions available on the CD.

9. Type h for further information before making a selection.


WARNING: If power is interrupted when the Flash PROM is being

reprogrammed, you MAY have to change a hardware jumper on the

system board if the system does not boot. If this program is

interrupted before it completes, you MUST reboot this program to

allow it to complete its reprogramming of the Flash PROM - even

if the system appears to function properly.


Firmware Release(s) Firmware Release(s)

Currently Existing in the System Available for Installation / Install?

-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------

OBP 3.11.6 1997/12/08 10:42 OBP 3.17.1 1998/11/10 19:10 noPOST 2.2.8 1997/12/09 15:56 POST 2.3.1 1998/08/07 16:33 no

Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for

installation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue:

Usage: < ActionCode DeviceCode(s) | ServiceCode >

ActionCodes: s = select; d = deselect

DeviceCodes: o = OpenBoot (OBP); p = POST; a = all

ServiceCodes: quit = Exit the program.

cont = Continue with the program after making selections.

Type the letter h for help.

Command:

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10. Read dates and version numbers in the firmware selection menu, then take one ofthe actions described below:

s If the revisions and date codes of OpenBoot PROM and/or POST shown in theAvailable for Installation column are later than those shown in theCurrently Existing in the System column, you must update OpenBootPROM and/or POST to the latest releases available. Go to Step 11.

s If the revisions and date codes of OpenBoot PROM and/or POST shown in theAvailable for Installation column are the same or earlier than those shownin the Currently Existing in the System column, no firmware update isrequired. Type quit to exit the Flash PROM update utility, then go to Step 15.

11. Type the appropriate code for your update. Update OpenBoot PROM and POST,

type sa (select all).

Note Always update both OpenBoot PROM and POST to the latest recommendedfirmware releases.

The firmware selection menu is then displayed with YES in the Install? columnfor each item that you selected for updating. The example below shows the selection

menu after both OpenBoot PROM and POST have been selected for update.

12. At the command prompt, type cont to continue the utility.

An information screen is displayed.



-------------------------------- --------------------------------------------

OBP 3.11.6 1997/12/08 10:42 OBP 3.17.1 1998/11/10 19:10 YES

POST 2.2.8 1997/12/09 15:56 POST 2.3.1 1998/08/07 16:33 YES



The Flash programming process is about to begin.


f f

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13. Type h for more information or press Return to continue.



As the utility updates the flash PROM firmware, progress information is displayedon the screen, as in the following example.

This program will issue a reset command after the Flash PROM hasbeen successfully reprogrammed. If an error occurs during

programming then an error message will be printed and the program

will exit without issuing the reset command.






if the system appears to function properly.

Refer to the following document for a complete set of

instructions; "Sun(tm) Flash PROM Guide for Workstations and

Workgroup Servers - Standalone Version"



Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.

Programming OBP into the top half of the Flash PROM.

Verifying OBP in the top half of the Flash PROM.

Erasing the bottom half of the Flash PROM.

Programming OBP into the bottom half of Flash PROM.

Verifying OBP in the bottom half of the Flash PROM.

Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.

Programming POST into the top half of Flash PROM.

Verifying POST in the top half of the Flash PROM.

Programming was successful.

Resetting...

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Note The following example does not apply to Sun Blade 100, Sun Blade 1000, SunFire 280R, Sun Netra T4, Sun Fire V480, or Sun Fire V880 systems.

Note The text in the above example appears only if you are running the utilityfrom a serial port A connection (for example, a TIP or telnet connection); the textdoes not appear if you are running the utility from a standard console interface.The NVRAM variables listed in the Restoring previous NVRAM environmentsettings section above are examples. You may see a different set of variables

listed, depending on what has been customized in your system.

If there were no errors during the update, the system resets. If there were errors (forexample, if any of the PROMs security features were enabled), the system does notreset and an error message is displayed. See Error Messages on page 2-9.

Note The NVRAM configuration variable, use-nvramrc?, might be modified to

its default value (False) during the update process.

Note If power to your site is interrupted during flash PROM updating, seeAppendix A for system recovery instructions.

15. After successful updating, return the flash PROM write-protect/write-enablejumper to the write-protect position to ensure system security (see Chapter 1).If your system is a Sun Enterprise 250, Ultra Enterprise 450, Sun Fire V240, SunNetra 240, Sun Fire 280R, Sun Fire V440, Sun Fire V480, or Sun Fire V880, do notchange the jumper. Instead, return the front panel keyswitch to the Lockedposition ( ).

Restoring previous NVRAM environment settings...

#power-cycles = 10

auto-boot? = false

security-#badlogins = 0

keymap =

OK

Resetting...

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Error MessagesIf the flash PROM is write-protected or if the NVRAM configuration variablesecurity-mode is enabled and an attempt is made to update the flash PROM, oneof the following error messages is displayed.

Example 1Write-Protect/Write-Enable Jumper

Message on System With No Front PanelKeyswitchThe following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loadedonto a system that has no front panel keyswitch, and when the motherboard write-protect/write-enable jumper is not set to write-enable.

Note The jumper number shown in the above example () will change,depending on your hardware platform. See Changing Flash PROM Jumpers onpage 1-2 for instructions on setting jumpers.

Could not communicate with the Flash PROM on the system board.

It is possible that the part is defective, or that the Flash PROM

is write protected via the hardware Write Protect/Enable jumper.

Check the setting of the CPU board jumper .

Program terminated

ok

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Example 2Write-Protect/Write-Enable JumperMessage on System With Front Panel Keyswitch

The following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loadedonto a system with a front panel keyswitch (Sun Enterprise 250, Ultra Enterprise 450,Sun Fire V240, Sun Netra 240, Sun Fire 280R, Sun Fire V440, Sun Fire V480, or SunFire V880), and when the keyswitch is not set to write-enable.

Note The jumper number shown in the above example () will change,depending on your hardware platform. See Changing Flash PROM Jumpers onpage 1-2 for instructions on setting jumpers or keyswitches.

Example 3NVRAM Configuration VariableThe following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loaded

but system security is set via the security-mode NVRAM configuration variable.


It is possible that the part is defective, or that the Flash PROM

is write protected via the hardware Write Protect/Enable jumper.

Verify that the front panel keyswitch is not in a secure position,

and if necessary, check the setting of the CPU board jumper .

Program terminated

ok

**ERROR: System security is set:

System firmware was not modified.

E l 4 Fl h PROM S P d

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Example 4Flash PROM Sectors ProtectedThe following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loadedonto a system for which flash PROM sectors were programmed as protected at thefactory. For example, if one or more sectors are programmed as write-protected at avendor site (prior to having the flash PROM soldered onto the system board), thenthe utility will not be able to update the flash PROM, even if the write-protect/write-enable jumper is set to write-enable.

Note The sectors shown above are examples. The sectors displayed for yoursystem may vary.

If you encounter this error, it is necessary to replace the system motherboard toupgrade the firmware. Contact Sun Service or your service provider for more

information.

The FLASH PROM device in this system cannot be reprogrammed.

You need to contact your service provider for information on

updating the FLASH PROM device in this system. For furtherdetails, please refer to the latest revision of "Sun(tm) Flash PROM

Guide for Workstations and Workgroup Servers - Standalone

Version".

Protected sectors: 0 1 6 7 10 11 12 13

Program terminated

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CHAPTER 3

Setting Up a Flash PROM BootServer

The procedures in this chapter are optional. Use this chapter only if you want to setup a boot server so that clients can boot the Flash PROM utility from the network.This chapter does not contain the procedure for setting up a client server. See yoursoftware documentation for the client server setup procedure.

Note These procedures apply only to networks running the Solaris operatingenvironment.

Using Volume Manager to Install FlashPROM PackagesIf Volume Manager is running on your system, you can use its automount CDfeature when installing flash PROM packages to your server. Use the followingprocedure to determine whether Volume Manager is running on your system, theninstall the packages either with or without Volume Manager.

Checking Volume Manager Status

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Checking Volume Manager Status1. Use the operating system ps utility to determine whether Volume Manager (vold)

is running.

Consult the man pages for ps if necessary.

2. If Volume Manager is not running, but you would like to use its automount CDfeature:

a. Log in as superuser with the su command and your superuser password.

b. As superuser, start Volume Manager. Type:/etc/init.d/volmgt start

Installing Packages With Volume Manager1. Insert the Flash Update CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The CD is mounted automatically by Volume Manager.The mount point is /cdrom.

2. To add a package, type:/usr/sbin/pkgadd -d -R

For example:/usr/sbin/pkgadd -d

/cdrom/cdrom0/s0/SMCC -R /flash SUNWflnel

The depends on how the partitions were set up. To determine your, look at the root path that is specified in the servers/etc/bootparams file. In the example above, the packages would be directed tothe previously nonexisting standalone flash directory.

Caution Always use the -R option in the pkgadd command andspecify a path other than "/" (top-level root directory). If the -R option is left out orif the "/" directory is specified then the system running the pkgadd command willno longer boot to the Solaris operating environment. That is, you will have to reloadthe Solaris operating environment completely, or recover from your backupresources.

3. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. Type:

eject cdrom

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Installing Packages Without Volume Manager

Note You must run all of the commands in this procedure as superuser.

1. Use the su command and your superuser password to become superuser.

2. If the /cdrom directory is not already present, create it. Type:

mkdir /cdrom

3. Mount the CD. Type:mount -o ro -F hsfs /dev/dsk/c0t6d0s0 /cdrom

4. Change directories to the CD. Type:

cd /cdrom/SMCC

5. To add a package, type:/usr/sbin/pkgadd -d -R

For example:/usr/sbin/pkgadd -d /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/SMCC -R /flash SUNWflnel

The depends on how the partitions were set up. To determine your, look at the root path that is specified in the servers/etc/bootparams file. In the example illustrated above, the packages would bedirected to the previously nonexisting standalone flash directory.

Caution Always use the -R option in the pkgadd command and

specify a path other than "/" (top-level root directory). If the -R option is left out orif the "/" directory is specified then the system running the pkgadd command willno longer boot to the Solaris operating environment. That is, you will have to reloadthe Solaris operating environment completely, or recover from your backupresources.

6. When finished, exit the cdrom directory. Type:

cd /

7. Unmount the CD. Type:

umount /cdrom

8. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. Type:

eject cdrom

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Booting the Utility From the Server

Note Do not move files from the directories into which pkgadd has placed them.

Booting the Utility as a Client

The following instructions assume you copied the system binary for your platforminto the root_path directory specified in the pkgadd command line:

q Set up your clients to boot from the system binary for your platform.

Booting the Utility as a Server

If the flash PROM utility package was installed on a standalone basis, you mustsupply some or all of the root_path information in your boot command.

s If the default root_path was used in the pkgadd command line, the packagewas added to the / directory. Since the system automatically looks for the bootfile in /platform/sun4u, you must specify only the flash/ portion in the boot command, wherePlatformNumber-latest is the number given for your platform in the"Number" column ofTABLE 3-1 on page 3-6. Typing the word, "latest" provides

a link to the latest version of the software on the CD.

For example, if your boot disk is disk3 and your system is an Ultra 1 Creator 3D,Model 200E, to boot the utility from the PROM monitor, type:boot disk3 flash/SUNW,501-4134-latest

This command is equivalent to typing:boot disk3 /platform/sun4u/flash/SUNW,501-4134-latest

s If the root_path was specified as other than /, you must supply theroot_path as a prefix to /platform/sun4u/flash/. For example, if you specified /Flash as the root_path on disk2 ofan Ultra 60 system, then from the PROM monitor you would boot the utility withthe following command:boot disk2 /Flash/platform/sun4u/flash/SUNW,501-4450-latest

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Package Names and ContentsTwo packages are available for each hardware platform:

s A package name ending with the letter l contains only the latest firmwarerevisions.

s A package name ending with the letter b contains the latest firmware revisionsand all previously released revisions.

Typically, only the latest revisions are used, meaning that only the package ending

with l is added. See TABLE 3-1 on page 3-6 for platform numbers and packages.

Note Do not add a b package or load old firmware revisions unless your systemadministrator directs you to do so.

If you are directed to load an old firmware revision, you must boot the imagedirectly:

# boot cdrom flash/SUNW,501-xxxx-yy

In the above example, xxxx is a number that represents the platform, and yy is anumber that indicates the specific firmware revision to be booted.

TABLE 3 1 Platform Numbers and Packages

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TABLE 3-1 Platform Numbers and Packages

Platform Number Packages

Ultra 1Model 140 SUNW,501-2836SUNWflnelSUNWflneb

Ultra 1Model 170

SUNW,501-3082 SUNWflnelSUNWflneb

Ultra 1 CreatorModel 140E

SUNW,501-4291 SUNWfle1lSUNWfle1b

Ultra 1 Creator

Model 170E

SUNW,501-2486 SUNWflellSUNWflelb

Ultra 1 CreatorModel 200E


Ultra 1 Creator 3DModel 140E


Ultra 1 Creator 3DModel 170E

SUNW,501-2486 SUNWflellSUNWflelb

Ultra 1 Creator 3DModel 200E SUNW,501-4134SUNWfle2lSUNWfle2b

Ultra Enterprise 1Model 140


Ultra Enterprise 1Model 170


Ultra 2 Creator,

all models

SUNW,501-3132 SUNWflpulSUNWflpub

Ultra 2 Creator 3D,all models


Ultra Enterprise 2,all models


Ultra 5/Ultra 10,all models

SUNW,375-0009 SUNWfldalSUNWfldab

Ultra 30,all models SUNW,501-3139SUNWflqulSUNWflqub

Ultra 60/Sun Enterprise220R,all models

SUNW,501-4450 SUNWfldelSUNWfldeb

Ultra 80/Sun Enterprise420R,all models

SUNW,501-5168 SUNWflqrlSUNWflqrb

Sun Enterprise 250,all models

SUNW,501-4681 SUNWfljalSUNWfljab

TABLE 3-1 Platform Numbers and Packages (Continued)

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Ultra Enterprise 450,

all models

SUNW,501-2996 SUNWfltal

SUNWfltab

Sun Blade 100 SUNW,501-0096 SUNWflgrbSUNWflgrl

Sun Blade 1000 SUNW,501-4143 SUNWflexbSUNWflexl

Sun Fire 280R SUNW,501-4143 SUNWflexbSUNWflexl

Sun Netra T4 SUNW,501-4143 SUNWflexbSUNWflexl

Sun Fire V480 SUNW,501-5819 SUNWflchbSUNWflchl

Sun Fire V880 SUNW,501-4300 SUNWfldkbSUNWfldkl

Platform Number Packages

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APPENDIX A

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A-1

Power Interruption DuringUpdating

Power Interruption Recovery ScenariosIf power to your system is interrupted during updating of the flash PROM:

1. Turn the power switch to the Standby position to prevent power surge to thesystem when power is restored.

2. After power is restored to the system location, return the power switch to thePower-On position.

After power is restored, one of the following two recovery scenarios should happenon your system. Follow the instructions described for the appropriate scenario.

Scenario 1System Recovers After PowerRestoration

If your system attempts to autoboot after power is restored, or if it returns to theflash PROMs ok prompt, you must complete the programming process by rebootingthe flash PROM utility. See Updating the Flash PROM on page 2-1.

Scenario 2System Does Not Recover After

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Power Restoration

If your system does not boot or return to the ok prompt after power is restored:

Note The Ultra 5, Ultra 10, and Sun Blade 100 systems do not have jumpers forhigh-half booting. If your system is an Ultra 5, Ultra 10, or Sun Blade 100, you mustcontact your service provider.

1. If the update was being run via a serial port and the system also has a frame

buffer and keyboard installed, or if the system has a keyboard and more than oneframe buffer installed:

a. Connect a monitor to each frame buffer.

b. Confirm that output has been redirected to one of the frame buffers.

s The NVRAM configuration variables might have been modified because of thefirmware update just before power was lost. If this happened, then the systemoutput was possibly redirected to a device other than the one originally used to

display it. This could only have happened if a keyboard was connected to thesystem.

s If there is no keyboard connected to the system and the NVRAM configurationvariables are set to their default values, then system input and output aredirected to serial port A.

2. If output cannot be found on any of the installed frame buffers, follow theprocedure in the section Changing Jumper or Keyswitch Settings on page 1-2 to

set the boot control jumper to boot from the half of the PROM that is notcurrently selected:

s If the jumper is set for high-half booting, move it to normal booting.

s If the jumper is set for normal booting, move it to high-half booting.

3. Power on the system.

s If the system recovers, complete the updating process by rebooting the flashPROM utility. See Updating the Flash PROM on page 2-1.

s If the system does not recover, repeat Step 1 and Step 2.

4. If the system still does not recover after you complete Step 1 and Step 2 a secondtime, contact your service provider.

APPENDIX B

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Updating the Flash PROM UsingUtility Versions Earlier Than 2.0

Updating the Flash PROM

Note Before you can update your systems flash PROM, you must set theappropriate jumper (or front panel keyswitch) to disable write-protection. Refer toChanging Flash PROM Jumpers on page 1-2.

1. Power on the system.

The banner screen is displayed, and the system might attempt to

autoboot, depending on how the systems non-volatile RAM (NVRAM)configuration variables are set.

The banner screen identifies the system type, the amount of memory installed, theHost ID, and the Ethernet address. Note that the information displayed is differentfor every system.

2. Press Stop-A (or press the Break key if running from a terminal connected to aserial port) to abort the autoboot sequence.

YourSunSystem, Keyboard PresentOpenBoot 3.0, 32 MB memory installed, Serial #54528.Ethernet address 8:0:20:1a:b3:c8, Host ID: 7200d500.

Note The Stop-A command function operates on USB keyboards and non-USBk b d Th i i f h d f i USB k b d i h

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keyboards. The reaction time for the command functions on USB keyboards mightappear slower.

3. Insert the flash PROM CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4. At the ok prompt, type boot cdrom to start the Flash PROM Update utility.

Note The boot path shown in the example above will vary depending on yoursystem and its hardware configuration.

A hard drive or network are also possible sources of booting, depending on yoursystem configuration. See Booting the Utility From the Server on page 3-4 for moreinformation.

The initial utility banner screen is then displayed.

Type help for more information

ok boot cdrom

Now rebooting to load correct binary.

Resetting...

Rebooting with command:

boot /sbus@1f,0/espdma@e,8400000/esp@e,8800000/sd@6,0:f

flash/SUNW,XXX-XXXX-latest

Standalone Flash PROM Update Utility, Rev. 1.y

Ultra(tm) 1

Ultra(tm) 2

Ultra(tm) 5/10

Ultra(tm) 30

Ultra(tm) 60



This utility allows you to interactively update the firmware

revisions in specific system Flash PROM components.

5. Type h to view the help screen or press Return to continue.


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y p , g p y


7. Type h for further information or press Return to continue.


This program is used to update the firmware in this systems CPU

PROM.

Updating the CPU Flash PROM may cause the contents of the NVRAM

configuration variables to be reset to their default values

(except variable diag-switch?, which may be set to true). If

you have customized NVRAM contents which must be retained, then

you will need to save (or note) the contents of the NVRAM before

the Flash PROM gets updated and restore the NVRAM contents afterthe update.

NOTE: Failure to note and restore the NVRAM values may cause the

system to behave in an unexpected manner after the update.

WARNING: If the contents of the systems CPU Flash PROM(s) have

been modified by methods other than this utility, then running

this utility may render the system useless!


Every precaution should be taken to prevent the loss of system

power during the Flash PROM programming process!


WARNING: If power is interrupted when the Flash PROM is beingreprogrammed, you MAY have to change a hardware jumper on the




if the system appears to boot normally.


8. If you viewed the help screen, press Return to continue.

The firmware selection menu is displayed, as shown in the example below. The

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menu lists the OpenBoot firmware and POST revisions currently existing in yoursystem and the revisions available on the CD.

9. Type h for further information before making a selection.


10. Read dates and version numbers in the firmware selection menu, then take one ofthe actions described below:

s If the revisions and date codes of OpenBoot firmware and/or POST shown inthe Available for Installation column are later than those shown in theCurrently Existing in the System column, you must update OpenBootfirmware and/or POST to the latest releases available. Go to Step 11.

s If the revisions and date codes of OpenBoot firmware and/or POST shown inthe Available for Installation column are the same or earlier than thoseshown in the Currently Existing in the System column, no firmwareupdate is required. Type quit to exit the Flash PROM utility, then go toStep 15.

11. Type the appropriate code for your update.

s To update OpenBoot firmware and POST, type sa (select all).

s To update OpenBoot firmware only, type so (select OpenBoot).



-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------

OBP 3.3.9 1996/07/07 11:21 OBP 3.5.0 1996/12/18 09:10 no

POST 1.0.4 1996/07/10 13:16 POST 1.0.7 1996/12/17 18:10 no

Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases forinstallation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue:

Usage: < ActionCode DeviceCode(s) | ServiceCode >

ActionCodes: s = select; d = deselect

DeviceCodes: o = OpenBoot (OBP); p = POST; a = all

ServiceCodes: quit = Exit the program.

cont = Continue the program.

Type the letter h for help.

Command:

s To update POST only, type sp (select POST).

s If no update is required, type quit to exit the utility.

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The firmware selection menu is displayed with YES in the Install? column foreach item that you selected for updating. The example below shows the selectionscreen after both OpenBoot firmware and POST have been selected for update.

12. At the command prompt, type cont to continue the utility.

An information screen is displayed.

13. Type h for more information or press Return to continue.




-------------------------------- --------------------------------------------

OBP 3.3.9 1996/07/07 11:21 OBP 3.5.0 1996/12/18 09:10 YES

POST 1.0.4 1996/07/10 13:16 POST 1.0.7 1996/12/17 18:10 YES





This program will issue a reset command after the Flash PROM has

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Note The Ultra Systems Flash PROM Programming Guide referenced in the abovescreen text is the former title of this document, the Sun Flash PROM Guide forWorkstations and Workgroup ServersStandalone Version.


As the utility updates the flash PROM, the percentage completed is displayed on the

screen.

If there were no errors during the update, and if there are no customized NVRAMconfiguration variables, the system resets. If there were errors (for example, if any ofthe PROMs security features were enabled), the system does not reset and an errormessage is displayed. Refer to Error Messages on page B-8 for error messageexamples.

The following information might be displayed on the screen.

been successfully reprogrammed. If an error occurs during

programming then an error message will be printed and the program

will exit without attempting to reboot.






if the system appears to boot normally.

Refer to the "Ultra(tm) Systems Flash PROM Programming Guide" for

a complete set of instructions.



100% complete.

Programming was successful: Rebooting...

Resetting...

**IMPORTANT** As a consequence of the firmware upgrade that just

t k l it i ibl (b t t t i ) th t th

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The system does not reset if any assigned default values of the PROMs NVRAMconfiguration variables have been modified. Instead, the systems customized

NVRAM configuration variables are listed on the screen. An example listing is givenbelow (the actual display will vary, depending on the systems setup).

took place, it is very possible (but not certain) that the

customized values in the configuration variables will revert to

their *default values* upon the next system power-cycle or soft-reset. (The exception is that "diag-switch?" may be automatically

set to "true".) If this happens then it could have a significant

effect on the behavior of the system after the power-cycle/soft-

reset.

Following is a list of the systems NVRAM configuration variables

which have been customized (i.e. they are different than the

default values). You may wish to write down the values of the

indicated configuration variables so that they may be restored (if

necessary) after the next power-cycle or soft-reset. (Type "help

system" at the PROM monitors ok prompt to get information about

setting the configuration variables.

Variable Name Customized Value

fcode-debug? true

auto-boot? false

use-nvramrc? true

nvramrc

*NOTE* The "use-nvramrc?" variable is active (true) and the

"nvramrc" buffer is not empty, so you will want to evaluate whether

or not to reinstall the code in nvramrc if the configuration

variables are indeed reset to their default values - and if they

are *not* reset to default values then you may also want to

evaluate if the contents of nvramrc are still valid and necessary.

For help on restoring/modifying the contents of nvramrc, type "help

nvram" at the PROMs ok prompt.

The NVRAM configuration variables might be modified during the reboot process.Such change might cause the system to boot differently than it would have prior tothe firmware update. For example, the flash PROM updating procedure might result

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p p p g p gin automatically setting the diag-switch? NVRAM parameters to true. If this

occurs, the system might attempt to boot from the network (net), which is thedefault setting.

If the system attempts to boot from the network:1. Press Stop-A.2. At the ok prompt, type setenv diag-switch? false

Also, assignment of console input/output devices might be modified such thatoutput is no longer visible on a previously assigned output device.

Note If power to your site is interrupted during updating, see Appendix A forsystem recovery instructions.

15. After successful updating, return the flash PROM write-protect/write-enablejumper to the write-protect position to ensure system security.If your system is a Sun Enterprise 250 or Ultra Enterprise 450, do not change the

jumper. Instead, return the front panel keyswitch to the Locked position ( ).

Error MessagesIf the flash PROM is write-protected or if the NVRAM configuration variablesecurity-mode is enabled and an attempt is made to update the flash PROM, oneof the following error messages is displayed.

Example 1Write-Protect/Write-Enable JumperThe following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loaded

but the write-protect/write-enable jumper is not set to write-enable.

Could not communicate with the Flash PROM on the system board

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Example 2NVRAM Configuration VariableThe following is an example of an error message received when the utility is loaded

but system security is set via the security-mode NVRAM configuration variable.


It is possible that the part is defective, or that the Flash PROMis write protected via the hardware Write Protect/Enable

jumper.

UNABLE TO PROCEED WITH THE REQUESTED FIRMWARE MODIFICATIONS

Program terminated

ok

**ERROR: System security is set:

System firmware was not modified.

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